Surgical Tech III, OR, EUH; 7a-7:30p; WEO - Atlanta, United States - Emory Healthcare

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Overview

At Emory Healthcare, we integrate science and caring to change the face of health care.

Our team members are courageous individuals who are willing to challenge the status quo and help find solutions to complex problems.

We're empowered to influence change for, and with, our patients, their families, the community and each other.

As one of the leading academic medical systems, we're eager to share what we learn with hospitals around the country, and the world.

We've got the backing, knowledge, experience and permission to lead the way in developing new and better approaches to preventing and treating disease, and our patients get treatments years before anyone else.

We're looking for operating room Surgical Techs to join our team who are passionate about providing the best care for patients.

Our Surgical Techs are integral members of high-functioning teams committed to excellence and outstanding patient care, driven by their expertise, compassion and operate at a higher level of practice.

If you have two years of surgical tech experience in the operating room, we invite you to consider advancing your career at Emory Healthcare.

This is a full time position, 7a-7:30p.

Emory University Hospital's OR has been designated as "CNOR Strong" by the Competency and Credentialing Institute for the last 4 years.

Come be a part of the journey

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Implements and evaluates care of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients undergoing diagnostic and invasive surgical procedures. Provides care to patients with complex health issues and serves as a clinical resource to staff. Analyzes and anticipates less predictable outcomes of surgical interventions. Keeps the Perioperative team abreast of the procedure needs and progress. Maintains courteous and professional behavior in all interactions. Leads service area based committees.
• Identifies more complex patient needs by reviewing procedure protocol, physician's request, and assessing the patient's physical needs. Prioritizes procedure process and supplies for specialty group of patients. Identifies verbally or in writing unusual incidents during patient care procedures and identifies complex procedure problems related to patient reaction, symptoms, or changes in needs based on patient reactions.
• Plans for surgical procedure based on identified needs of surgeon and patient. Implements intervention for identified patient problems as related to surgical procedure and patient needs. Utilizes appropriate standards of care, and/or collaborative clinical pathways to guide the plan of care. Determine the equipment, materials, and resources needed to meet the patient procedure plan. Participates in identifying cost containment activities. Monitors and maintains supplies and initiates purchases to ensure par levels.
• Participates in the development and revision of procedure protocols, unit based forms and specialty clinical pathways. Documents all aspects of care by following the established unit procedure.

Establishes and meets goals in one or more of the following areas:
clinical practice, management, education, and/or research. Active membership in professional organization.

• Assists in identifying staff and patient education needs based on clinical situations and recommends appropriate in-service. Assists with planning and conducting department orientation of new staff and students. Assists with unit based competency requirements. Serves as role model or mentor for new staff and students.
• Successfully completes hospital and department based orientation programs. Attends educational programs to develop optimal knowledge in area of specialty. Assists in identifying ways in which patient and procedure outcomes can be modified through research and/or quality monitoring to improve the quality of patient care.
• Serves as clinical resource for Surgical Technologists in designated service line for orienting new employees. Reviews and identifies revisions to the surgical preference cards for designated service. Participates in unit based and hospital wide performance improvement programs.

*MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A high school diploma or equivalent preferred. Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program or equivalent job training. Certification in Surgical Technology preferred. Two years multispecialty experience. Must be able to function as a clinical expert in a service line and have the ability to float to other service lines as needed.

Surgical Technologist (Surg Tech I - Surg Tech IV)

• Salary: $21.37- $40.87/hour
• The grade and salary of the position are based on specific criteria met within the qualifications of each level, relevant experience, skills, performance and internal equity. This position is eligible for shift differentials.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

*ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks.

Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to:

Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required.

Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Additional Details

Do you want to be a part of a fast-paced environment and interdisciplinary team? In Emory University Hospital's state-of-the-art OR, we deliver expert care that translates into life-changing moments.

We utilize Microscopes, Electrocautery machines, O-Arm, C-arms, robotics, and Neuro-monitoring equipment.

• Number of Beds: 27
• Patient Population: Cardiac & Thoracic, Transplant & Surgical Oncology, Vascular & Pain, Neurosurgery, Urology, Robotic, General, Gynecological, Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT), Oral Maxillofacial (OMF), Plastics, Ophthalmology

We're defining a new standard of care for humankind. Are YOU ready to join us?